Jeonnam Fire Department Conducts Job Training to Enhance Investigation Skills of Fire Special Judicial Police

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] The Jeonnam Fire Headquarters (Chief Ma Jaeyoon) announced on the 11th that it conducted job training to improve investigative skills at the Jangheung Integrated Medical Convention Center on the 8th.

A total of 48 special judicial police officers from 18 fire stations in the province attended this job training.

Currently, 145 special judicial police officers are appointed at the Fire Headquarters and fire stations, responsible for investigating violations of seven laws related to fire services, including the Fire Basic Act.

The training was conducted by inviting top experts, including lawyers well-versed in related fields and former prosecutors and instructors at the Judicial Research and Training Institute.

The education covered practical investigation work, criminal procedure law, and special judicial police command regulations to help participants understand laws, investigation procedures by stages, and techniques practically.

Additionally, through Q&A sessions, discussions, and sharing of investigation cases among attendees, the training aimed to promote consistency and address any shortcomings.

In particular, there was focused discussion on investigation techniques for offenders obstructing fire activities, such as assaulting paramedics, which received great response.

Meanwhile, the number of cases referred for prosecution over the past three years has been increasing: 16 cases in 2018, 27 cases in 2019, 34 cases in 2020, and 24 cases handled as of September this year.

Lee Joonghee, Head of the Response and Prevention Division, said, “Please ensure thorough special judicial police work with strict law enforcement, zero tolerance, and fair principles regarding fire-related offenses,” and added, “We hope you will become experts responsible for the safety of residents by improving investigative skills.”

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